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Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.

This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker's code.

IDC expects year-over-year shipment growth of 2.6% in 2019, while the world's largest market is still forecast to be down 8.8% in 2018.

The company's new offering brings the security of physical authentication to Android and iOS with near-field communication technology.

Motorola's moto g6 and moto e5 impress with user-friendly features, sharp displays, and strong performance, offering real competition in the Android market.

This new feature available on emirates.com allows users to navigate through the Economy, Business and First Class cabins.

Malicious YouTube links offering fake Fortnite downloads for Android are preying on eager fans, spreading malware instead of the awaited game.

The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.

Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.

Low-cost Android devices from manufacturers such as ZTE and Archos are being pre-installed with adware, researchers at Avast say.

A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.

Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.

Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.

Machine learning anomaly detections also rose by 480%, according to a Malwarebytes report on cybercrime tactics and techniques.

IT managers can now see, manage and gather insights from the entire line of Plantronics enterprise devices, from desktop to tablets and mobile phones.

Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.

Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.

Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.

A malicious app called PoriewSpy is targeting Android users in India and is capable of stealing device information as well as making audio recordings.

Singh says that even one year after Android 7.0 Nougat was released, only 17% of devices run the operating system. The statistics are poorer for 7.1.